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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1957

Page

6

Senators Urge Deep Reform of Defense Department

Senate voices call for sweeping overhaul after Gaither Report findings. Mans field and colleagues Kefauver Barrett urge simplification and streamlining of top command to accelerate missile and satellite programs, amid subcommittee probe into U S missile space efforts.

Washington Mansfield D-Mont Senate Defense Department Sim Russia Als Kefauver D-Tenn Barrett R-Wyo Mem Pentagon Armed Services the Post H. Rowan Gaither Jr Ford Foundation Don B. Johnson D-Tex

Union Reform Move Pushed

The AFL-CIO moved to oust Teamsters, Laundry and Bakery Workers unions from all federation levels over corruption. Meany and Schnitzler ordered expulsions by state and local groups or their swift shift to the reform American Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union. Hoffa warned of retaliation while trials and trustee actions unfold in New York, Philadelphia, Newark and Washington amid fears of violence.

Washington Afl-Cio Teamsters United Labor Movement George Meany William Schnitzler American Bakery and Confectionery Workers International Union Meany Schnitzler Laundry Workers Union James R. Hoffa Hoffa Senate Teamster Rank and File New York James G. Cross Bakers Union Federation Bakers Group Cross Philadelphia Newark

Eight Children Orphaned After Car Plunge

In Long Beach California Mr and Mrs Faustina Abella drowned when their car plunged from a bridge into shallow water after a stalled approach and a pushed start. Eight children are left orphaned, four in Los Angeles and four in St Louis. divers recovered the bodies two hours later.

Los Angeles Faustina Abella Abella Jennie Long Beach St. Louis Susan Mary Gloria

Plane Crash Near Lubbock Airport Injures Family

A Coatsville Indiana family of three crash landed about one mile southeast of Lubbock Municipal Airport after running out of fuel. Mrs Gambold suffered a broken arm, Mr Gambold an eye injury, and their three year old son Johnny was uninjured. Dust and strong winds blamed for the mishap.

Lubbock G Lubbock John Gambold Johnny Coatsville Ind

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